The best cleaning hack for white shoes revealed
(Kylie Klein Nixon / Stuff)This combination is a household cleaning staple that I swear by for cleaning just about anything in the home. They need to be cleaning them on the fly when it comes to white shoes." READ MORE: Tropical island giving away $1000 free food per visitorUltimately, prevention is better than a cure - always spray white shoes with a protective water and stain-repellant. (Getty)The more often you clean white shoes, the better. Multi-purpose Stain Remover Bar ($9) is a sustainable, cruelty-free, climate-positive option for cleaning white shoes that you can take almost anywhere.
Source:Stuff
March 14, 2024 04:53 UTC
Australian Open final preview and prediction: Nadal vs. Federer
For the first time at the Australian Open since 2009 and for the first time overall since the 2011 French Open, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer will be facing each other in a Grand Slam final when they collide on Sunday night at Melbourne Park. The Spaniard is 9-2 against Federer in all Grand Slam matches, including 3-0 at the Australian Open. “‘Let’s get back to 100 percent, enjoy tennis again, enjoy the practice.’ Not just practice; treatment, practice, treatment, match, treatment. “It’s going to be special,” Federer assured. He’s proven that time and time again.”“(It) is special play with Roger again in a final of a Grand Slam,” Nadal added.
Source:Stuff
March 14, 2024 01:59 UTC
Moa on comeback trail
A resource consent application for a game-changing ‘regenerative’ visitor attraction near Glenorchy is being publicly notified today. The Future is Wild @ The Hillocks, based around a cluster of conical hills called The Hillocks, will see visitors guided along a nature trail interspersed with four ‘hides’. Each group of visitors will also be given ownership of a tree that’ll be planted. Beyond that, Sieber and Railton hope their visitors will feel empowered to become ‘eco-crusaders’ as a result of what they experience at The Hillocks. A feasibility study was completed with funding from Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s innovation tourism recovery programme.
Source:Otago Daily Times
March 13, 2024 23:48 UTC
Stray cats ready to howl
Some of Arrowtown’s coolest cats will be letting loose at the Athenaeum Hall tomorrow night in a very special gig. Tom says that show was so successful, they decided to put on another one, this time at the Arrowtown hall. The line-up’s as solid as you’ll hear for a Stones’ covers gig and isn’t short of singers. The Stray Cats are being supported by fellow Arrowtown musos, Shane Woolridge and Paul Winders, while the Smoke and Pickle food truck’s parking up in the alleyway beside the hall, too. The Stray Cats, Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall, tomorrow, 6.30pm.
Source:Stuff
March 13, 2024 23:48 UTC
New Zealanders' perceptions of climate-friendly activities not in line with reality
In reality, recycling is the sixtieth most effective measure to cut your emissions, said Ipsos New Zealand managing director Carin Hancock. "We know from research that New Zealanders are most likely to use their cars for short trips. Vickers said it makes sense that people have latched onto recycling, even if it's not the most effective option. "A lot of things with climate change don't offer an obvious choice - they're out of your control. He emphasises that comparing yourself to others won't get you any of the way, but being better informed is helpful.
Source:Stuff
March 13, 2024 16:53 UTC
PM Christopher Luxon argues renters will be 'grateful' for interest deductibility change
Photo: RNZ / Marika KhabaziPrime Minister Christopher Luxon has defended reinstating interest deductibility for landlords, saying renters will be grateful costs are not being passed on to them. Luxon said the government had campaigned on it "because we care about renters in New Zealand". We have a major major supply challenge and social housing estate housing in New Zealand." You know, what we're doing on interest deductibility is making sure we lower you know, we we actually put downward pressure on rents for renters. "Our advice is that we're going to get downward pressure on rents, because essentially, the costs are not being passed through to renters."
Source:Stuff
March 13, 2024 14:38 UTC
Fruit and vegetable prices decrease, but costs of dining out soar in New Zealand
In a significant development for the agri-food sector in New Zealand, a recent report has highlighted a notable decrease in the prices of fresh produce. According to the latest data, fruit and vegetable prices have seen a decline of 3% in the past month, driven primarily by seasonal adjustments and increased market supply. Significant price reductions were observed in key staples such as tomatoes, which experienced a 49% price drop, and broccoli, which saw prices fall by 24%. This decrease in fresh produce prices is a positive indicator of market dynamics and reflects the efforts of the agricultural sector to balance supply and demand effectively. As stakeholders navigate these complexities, the contrasting trends in fresh produce versus prepared food costs offer a unique lens through which to assess the evolving consumer landscape.
Source:Otago Daily Times
March 13, 2024 13:53 UTC
2024 Maserati GranTurismo coupé and cabrio pricing announced
Maserati has announced local pricing for its all-new GranTurismo coupé and drop-top GranCabrio, while we’ve also been given word that the fully electric variant is due here next year. Starting with the coupé, the model will be available in Modena and Trofeo variants, priced from $340,000 and $390,000 respectively. As for the GranCabrio, it’ll only be offered in the Trofeo variant with a detuned version of the ‘Nettuno’ engine that makes 404kW. We’re also due to get the fully electric GranTurismo Folgore in early 2025, but pricing has yet to be announced. Orders are now open for the Maserati Gran Turismo Modena and Trofeo, along with the GranCabrio Trofeo.
Source:Stuff
March 13, 2024 12:58 UTC
Grindr blackmail case aborted
Photo: ODT filesThe trial of a man accused of trying to blackmail a Canterbury-based public figure has been aborted. The pair, who both have name suppression, met on dating app Grindr and later had sex. After that, the pair continued to exchange messages, which the complainant said equated to blackmail. In some of the mGrindr blackmail trial aborted essages from the accused, there were references to sexual assault. Hansen said an accusation of blackmail would be an excellent defence to a charge of sexual assault.
Source:Otago Daily Times
March 13, 2024 11:17 UTC
Daily review 13/03/2024
Written By: notices and features - Date published: 5:30 pm, March 13th, 2024 - 25 commentsCategories: Daily review - Tags:Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas the opportunity to review events of the day. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Don’t forget to be kind to each other …Share this: FacebookLinkedInRedditPinterestMastodonTwitterPrintEmail
Source:Stuff
March 13, 2024 11:10 UTC
Rock Solid Financial Geniuses
Of course Christopher Luxon claimed with uber confidence during the election campaign that National’s figures were rock solid. From Stewart Sowman-Lund at the Spinoff:Reporter: Are you still rock solid on your tax plan? We are Reporter: Are you still rock solid on your tax plan? We are rock solid on our numbers. Rock solid?
Source:Stuff
March 13, 2024 09:52 UTC
Sanzaar to push through red card change?
Sanzaar’s drive to introduce the 20-minute red card to Test rugby will reportedly go a World Rugby vote in May. In order for the 20-minute red card to be advanced to a global trial, it would need a 75% majority of the council vote. “The [Shape of the Game] workshop made some recommendations, one of which was that the 20-minute red card would go to a global trial,” Morris told Stuff. “But where we ended up is that the recommendation through to World Rugby’s council meeting on 9 May is that we’re looking to go to a global trial. “For that to be accepted, you’ve got to get a 75% majority vote of the voting members of council.”There are, however, concerns over player welfare and whether a 20-minute red card is enough of a deterrent for dangerous play.
Source:Stuff
March 13, 2024 09:10 UTC
Drink-driver's dodgy parking tips off cops
A Dunedin woman allegedly drunk behind the wheel caught the attention of police after parking in the middle of the road. Sergeant Matt Lee, of Dunedin, said police noticed the car in the middle of Dover St, Liberton, at 11pm with the engine running and lights on. A 48-year-old woman in the driver's seat showed signs of alcohol consumption, and when spoken to, was aggressive towards police, Sgt Lee said. She underwent breath testing procedures and recorded a breath alcohol level of 825mcg, over three times the legal limit. The car was moved from the middle of the road and her licence was suspended for 28 days.
Source:Otago Daily Times
March 13, 2024 01:50 UTC
Red meat farmers in for tough times
Farm profits in the red meat sector are forecast to fall 54% in the 2023 -24 financial year. Average farm profit is put at $62,600 per farm before tax, which brings farmers’ earnings down to the lowest levels since the 1980s, excluding the Global Financial Crisis. It says times are tough, and farmers will have to dig deep to stem the danger of widespread cash losses in the sheep and beef sector. “As a result, the forecasts for lamb and mutton prices for the season have been revised downwards,” the report says. This is especially true for farmers with relatively high debt levels," McIvor says.
Source:Stuff
March 13, 2024 00:53 UTC
Breakfast briefing: US inflation proving tough to stamp out
But first in the US, their inflation rate unexpectedly edged up to 3.2% in February, compared to 3.1% in January and above forecasts of 3.1%. The closely-watched core inflation rate slipped to 3.8% when it was expected to come in at 3.7%. As expected, the German inflation rate eased to 2.5% in February, down from 2.9% in January and 3.7% in December. Against the euro we have slipped to 56.3 euro cents and -20 bps lower. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at just on 70.3 and also -20 bps lower.
Source:Stuff
March 13, 2024 00:52 UTC